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Associated Training Services (ATS) and SWAG are partnering to bring equipment training to farm employees. We are committed to providing farm safety training to decrease accidents, avoid injuries and save lives on farms.

This tractor and skid steer farm safety workshop will include 30% classroom instruction and 70% hands on operating time. Students will receive a certificate of completion from ATS for this safety class after passing a written exam and performance tasks. This program is offered for adults 18 and older.

Workshop Topics:

  • Attachment hookups
  • Basic operating maneuvers
  • Machine components
  • Pre-operational inspection
  • Safety devices & hazards
  • Start up & shut down procedures


Friday, March 25th English Class from 8:00AM to 4:00PM (lunch provided)
Cost: $150 – Registration due Friday, March 18th

Friday, April 15th Bilingual Class from 8:00AM to 4:00PM (lunch provided)
Cost: $200 – Registration due Friday, April 8th

Location: Associated Training Services (Diesel Driving School) 7190 Elder Lane, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

RSVP to executivedirector@whyagmatters.com or call 608.490.1144

Thank you Badgerland Financial, Fabick Cat & Kuhn North America for sponsoring these workshops!

ATS is a family owned, private vocational school that's been in operation for over fifty years. Their long- standing success is based on:

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • National Accreditation
  • Industry Relationships
  • Skills-Oriented Training
  • Certified Instructors
  • Up-To-Date Curricula


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SWAG Mission - The mission of SWAG is to ensure a continuum of agriculture engagement focused on protecting the cultural and economic benefit of all aspects of agriculture.

Websites: www.whyagmatters.com and www.operator-school.com

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3.8.2016